Mark
Nothing exciting has been happening around here. We are still waiting to hear what Ya-ping is doing. The doctors in Taiwan are supposed to tell her today (their Monday) what they are planning to do about her kidney stones. My sweet brother has looked at some of her labs and told us what he thinks about them. Taiwan doctors are just filling her with antibiotics but they don't seem to be helping what ails her. We'll let you know when and if we know anything.
On a brighter note - this week is Mark's 17th birthday. He still doesn't drive by himself except around the ward. Utah has imposed a 40 hour practice time with parents and Mark hasn't completed that yet. He is such a recluse that he seldom likes leaving the house and when he does he won't drive on the freeway or with too many people in the car. I think he is ready to go on his own but he is impecably honest and won't until all 40 hours are done to the minute. He is having some self-esteem problems currently. I don't know why he doesn't know what a great kid he is. He is helpful, kind, honest, smart and funny. Allie will help him figure out some of that stuff because she worships the ground he walks on. Now that she says his name she is constantly talking to him and asking him to do things with her or for her. He is a great uncle. He will play Ring around the Rosie for long stretches of time and gives her most anything she wants.
Well, I need to get ready for work. Don't forget to watch for Mark in the choir on the Sat. afternoon session of conference. We will tape it for those of you who aren't lucky enough to see it.
posted by Auntie Ann at 6:41 PM
3 Comments:
I love Mark!!! He is awesome. I can relate to not knowing how good you are. When you are striving for perfection and you can't reach it even by the teensiest little bit, it is hard to take. Plus it is hard when other people don't necessarily see how hard you are trying, or on the other hand think you are trying too hard! President Hinckley in his biography often talks about how being a leader in the church can be lonely. Sometimes in this world, I think being righteous can be lonely. I thank the Lord for my family, and hope that I can better understand the atonement and how to obtain mercy. Mark is such a good example to me. We miss him and appreciate how hard he works to do what is right.
I remember the first day I drove by myself. I had a death grip on the steering wheel! I bet I looked pretty darn funny.
We're all very excited to see Mark tomorrow at conference. We think the kids will even pay attention because they're so excited to see him! The honesty thing must run in your family and it's an fabulous family trait to have. I used to question the value of absolute honesty but have grown to appreciate it so much! Mark - you will live an awesome life if you can always live with perfect honesty. Just don't be afraid to be honest to yourself about all the wonderful things about you!
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